Route 219 over Farmington River
FairLitchfield County, Connecticut · 0.1 Mile North of Rte. 44 · Structure no. 01560
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 219 over Farmington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 219 over Farmington River in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 219 over Farmington River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Route 219 over Farmington River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Route 219 over Farmington River carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 219 over Farmington River?
The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route 219 over Farmington River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.